The New Kenya Planters Cooperative Union (NKPCU) was established in 2019 under the State Corporations Act, Cap 446, following the liquidation of the original KPCU. NKPCU’s mandate includes coffee milling, warehousing, and marketing to support Kenya’s coffee farmers. It also administers the Coffee Cherry Advance Fund, offering affordable loans to farmers. The union focuses on improving governance, promoting sustainable practices, and helping farmers access both local and international markets. NKPCU aims to enhance transparency, efficiency, and profitability within the coffee value chain.
CEO: Timothy Mirugi
Timothy Mirugi is the Acting Managing Director of the New Kenya Planters Cooperative Union (NKPCU). With a background rooted in agricultural management, Mirugi plays a key role in leading the organization’s strategic initiatives. Under his leadership, NKPCU has enhanced its governance and loan disbursement systems, making credit more accessible to coffee farmers through programs like the Coffee Cherry Advance Fund.
Board of Governors
Daniel Chemno
Chairman
Timothy Mirugi
Managing Director
Gloria Gummerus
Director
Eric Koima
Director
Charles Rintaugu
Director
Esther Kariuki
Director
Festus Marangu
Director
Thomas Masila
Director
Angelica G. Gitonga (CHRP-K)
Director
CPA. Moses Irungu Kibugi
Director
Benson Ndungu
Director
Joyce Nkirote
Director
Functions
- Coffee Milling – Processing coffee beans to prepare them for market.
- Warehousing – Safely storing coffee and other products in controlled environments.
- Coffee Marketing – Promoting and selling coffee both locally and internationally.
- Asset Optimization – Managing and maximizing the value of the company’s assets.
- Administration of the Coffee Cherry Advance Revolving Fund – Facilitating financial support to coffee farmers through revolving fund management.
- Supporting Coffee Farmers – Providing agricultural extension services and technical assistance to farmers.
- Market Expansion – Identifying new opportunities for coffee trade.
- Sustainability Programs – Promoting sustainable coffee farming practices.
- Research and Innovation – Developing and implementing strategies to enhance the competitiveness of Kenyan coffee.
- Stakeholder Engagement – Collaborating with farmers, cooperatives, and other stakeholders to promote the coffee industry.
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- P.O Box 59638-00200, Nairobi
- Wakulima House, Haile Selassie Avenue
- PR5F+HHP, Haile Selassie Ave, Nairobi
- info@newkpcuplc.go.ke
- +254 20 2001401